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What Happened in Sports: September 9, 2020
What happened in sports on September 9, 2020 ft. Toronto edging out Boston in a 2OT Game 6, LAC taking 3-1 lead over Denver, and more!
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September 9th, 2020 was highlighted by an epic double-OT Game 6 between the Raptors and Celtics that forced a Game 7 while the Clippers took a commanding 3-1 lead over Denver after a convincing Game 5 victory. Jalen Ramsey became the highest-paid CB in NFL history, the A’s walked off on Houston and a couple NFL legends called it a career. Check out everything that happened in sports on September 9th last year and the Best in Sports from exactly a year ago.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, top performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
🚨 INSTANT CLASSIC 🚨
👀 the TOP PLAYS from 2OT as the defending champion @Raptors top Boston in an incredible, thrilling finish to FORCE GAME 7! #NBAPlayoffs
Game 7: Friday at 9:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/N9nYaIrgcf
— NBA (@NBA) September 10, 2020
Kyle Lowry leads Toronto to Game 7!@Klow7‘s 33 PTS (6 3PM), 8 REB, 6 AST and game-sealing bucket helps the defending champion @Raptors win in 2OT and send the series to a Game 7! #NBAPlayoffs
Game 7: Friday at 9:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/N0KnEMKbs6
— NBA (@NBA) September 10, 2020
KYLE LOWRY. ICE COLD 🥶 pic.twitter.com/7t8LGoYWOI
— ESPN (@espn) September 10, 2020
Kawhi Leonard’s near triple-double propels the @LAClippers to a 3-1 series lead! #NBAPlayoffs
30 PTS | 11 REB | 9 AST | 4 STL
Game 5: Friday, 6:30pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/Hbmww8xc5z
— NBA (@NBA) September 10, 2020
👏 @FredVanVleet (21) & @npowell2404 (23) combine for 44 PTS as the @Raptors win in 2OT and force Game 7 in thrilling fashion! #NBAPlayoffs
Game 7: Friday at 9:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/QqJYAsrqYs
— NBA (@NBA) September 10, 2020
FVV keeps his dribble alive en route to the tough reverse!@Raptors 35@celtics 43#NBAPlayoffs on ESPN pic.twitter.com/MzYBQAzpbI
— NBA (@NBA) September 9, 2020
Only fitting to have a Celebration tonight with Kool & The Gang 💚💛#ExperienceAmazing | @Lexus pic.twitter.com/VknQX9aL6W
— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) September 10, 2020
TATUM CHASE-DOWN 🤚💥 pic.twitter.com/GXR1v2lBtl
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 10, 2020
Tatum still got bounce 2 OTs in 😯 pic.twitter.com/FGiefzjfGJ
— ESPN (@espn) September 10, 2020
This Lou Will and-1 finish 😱
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/uJe4zMoPod
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 10, 2020
this ball said “WATCH 🗣 YOUR 🗣 ANKLES 🗣” pic.twitter.com/uRwrVAGVzs
— Cut4 (@Cut4) September 10, 2020
Add another five years of @jalenramsey making plays for the @RamsNFL. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/UvF1e0rAAk
— NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2020
What. A. Catch. 👏 pic.twitter.com/FqvgTq9s9x
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2020
.@Pete_Alonso20 coming up CLUTCH. 💪 #LGM pic.twitter.com/kqwkeY5AGu
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 10, 2020
Randal with the ROBBERY 😱
🤩 @RGrich15 🤩 pic.twitter.com/F1nY9SsXdW
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 10, 2020
No glove necessary. pic.twitter.com/YwOOZAhoHX
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2020
HUGE play by Luis Guillorme to get the out 🙌 pic.twitter.com/aGR5nh97Ny
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 10, 2020
9 RBI.
3 HR.
Have a day, Adam Duvall. pic.twitter.com/HpSkSlAmC3
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2020
First career homer for @tyrone_taylor15. 19-run outburst for the @Brewers. 🤯
Have a day. pic.twitter.com/TySXscys4k
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2020
.@ronaldacunajr24 broke out the golf swing. pic.twitter.com/QKsC4sqMlL
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2020
.@Ozzie put the finishing touches on an 11-RUN 2nd inning. pic.twitter.com/CzbzrG3sPv
— MLB (@MLB) September 10, 2020
.@BauerOutage‘s 71 K are the most by a Reds pitcher in his first 8 appearances of a season! pic.twitter.com/geKPzFrlRS
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 10, 2020
7 IP, 1 H, 11 Ks. Filthy.
Corbin Burnes lowers his ERA to 1.99. 🔥
(MLB x @ATT) pic.twitter.com/KeVgFTKewb
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2020
Not one, but two Serge swats!#NBAPlayoffs #WholeNewGame
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/HrjW10oV0B
— NBA (@NBA) September 9, 2020
Your legacy will live on. #ClementeDay pic.twitter.com/iTg5N0qc6Y
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2020
Roberto Clemente was named MVP of the 1971 World Series after going 12-for-29.
This home run came in Game 7 as the @Pirates defeated the Orioles, 2-1. #ClementeDay pic.twitter.com/Q7mdKfWDrx
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) September 9, 2020
On #ClementeDay, we remember his 3,000th and final hit. pic.twitter.com/BF6xnmGSuO
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) September 9, 2020
September 9, 1981: Yankees pitcher Dave LaRoche strikes out Brewers’ Gorman Thomas with a fantastic eephus pitch. pic.twitter.com/wIcu3alGTB
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 9, 2020
Bill Belichick took a chance on Matthew Slater in the 5th round of the 2008 @NFLDraft. Slater, primarily a special teamer at UCLA, would go on to earn 9 Pro Bowl selections, the most ever by a special teams player in NFL history.
📺: 2021 #NFLDraft – 4/29 to 5/1 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/hc0duLa6Ow
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) April 23, 2021
JR SMITH 👀
pic.twitter.com/KEZH9BeEjG
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 24, 2020
Richard Sherman showing off his WR skills on the sideline. (Sept. 9, 2012)
Happy birthday, @RSherman_25! ? pic.twitter.com/wgr7T2cWtl
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) March 30, 2020
September 9, 1989: After singling, Angels’ Devon White steals 2nd, 3rd, and home. pic.twitter.com/Hxwpfh5ZrN
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) September 9, 2020
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6:40 PM: Toronto Raptors (#2) vs. Boston Celtics (#3) [BOS lead 3-2]
9:00 PM: Los Angeles Clippers (#2) vs. Denver Nuggets (#3) [LAC lead 2-1]
6:37 PM: New York Yankees (21-21) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (24-18)
8:10 PM: Colorado Rockies (20-22) vs. San Diego Padres (27-17)
8:10 PM: Cincinnati Reds (18-24) vs. Chicago Cubs (25-18)
9:10 PM: Houston Astros (22-21) vs. Oakland Athletics (25-15)
[Highlights] PG Kyle Lowry, TOR (@BOS): 33 PTS (12-20 FG), 6 AST, 8 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] G Marcus Smart, BOS (v.TOR): 23 PTS (7-15 FG), 10 AST, 11 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] F Kawhi Leonard, LAC (@DEN): 30 PTS (10-22 FG), 9 AST, 11 REB, 2 BLK, 4 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] F Jayson Tatum, BOS (v.TOR): 29 PTS (9-21 FG), 9 AST, 14 REB, 2 BLK, 2 STL, 6 TO
[Highlights] C Nikola Jokic, DEN (v.LAC): 26 PTS (11-23 FG), 6 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 0 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] OF Adam Duvall, ATL (v.MIA): 3-4, 3 HR, 5 R, 9 RBI, 2 BB [Player of the Day]
[Highlights] SP Corbin Burnes, MIL (@DET): 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 11 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] OF Ronald Acuna Jr., ATL (v.MIA): 3-4, 1 HR, 4 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB
[Highlights] SP Trevor Bauer, CIN (@CHC): 7.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 10 K, 0 BB, W
[Highlights] 1B Freddie Freeman, ATL (v.MIA): 3-6, 1 HR, 2 R, 6 RBI, 0 BB
MLB: SP Alex Young, Arizona Diamondbacks (turns 27)
NFL: DB Casey Hayward, Los Angeles Chargers (31)
NFL: S Andrew Sendejo, Cleveland Browns (33)
NFL: WR Matthew Slater, New England Patriots (35)
NBA: SG JR Smith, Los Angeles Lakers (35)
NFL: QB Joe Theismann, Retired after 1985 (71)
NFL: DB Dick LeBeau, Hall of Fame (83)
2002: Arizona Diamondbacks SP Randy Johnson reached 300 strikeouts for the 5th consecutive season, extending his own MLB record
1988: Atlanta Braves RP Bruce Sutter recorded his 300th career save, joining Rollie Fingers and Rich “Goose” Gossage as the only players in MLB history to reach the mark
1987: Houston Astros SP Nolan Ryan became the very 1st in MLB history to record 4,500 career strikeouts
1984: Chicago Bears RB Walter Payton reached 15,517 career yards from scrimmage, breaking Jim Brown’s all-time record
1965: Los Angeles Dodgers SP Sandy Koufax pitched his 4th career no-hitter, this time a perfect game against the Cubs
1922: St. Louis Browns OF William “Baby Doll” Jacobson set an MLB record by hitting 3 triples in a 16-0 victory over the Tigers
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